Welcome to todays segment from our harness racing analyst who provides you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.
Harness racing hits Reefton today with an eleven race program starting at 12:10pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a great day of racing.
Reefton selections 28th December 2020
Best Bet: R4 Le Pole Dancer
Best value: R11 Bright Glow
Race 1
Tedesco close to picking up a win on the circuit and hard to beat here with manners……. Mentalist running on well last start and only needs manners to give a good sight. Winning claims.… Eilish Hall tricky draw but form is ok and forgive last start error. Should be in the top three with no mistakes…… Kenny Keko has been thereabouts the last couple and nice run after a mistake last start. One for longer odds.
Selections: Tedesco (9), Eilish Hall (11), Kenny Keko (12) Mentalist (10)
Race 2
Melando Chief running good races but needs a soft trip in the running. A bit one paced but has winning claims at nice odds here.……. Rocknroll Diva has the ability and trainer driver combo in hot form. Will go forward early and hard to beat…… Iron Woman ok last start and will be improved. Likes to race handy and good chance to run top three…… Love A Dance drawn for a cosy run handy to the lead and hard to beat with a trail in the race. Include
Selections: Rocknroll Diva (8), Iron Woman (5), Melando Chief (4), Love A Dance (1)
Race 3
Caballe Beach ran on last start and weaker field here. Should give a good sight with manners….. Pembrook Tilly good second last start and looks the early leader in the race. One of the leading chances….. Boudica has promised plenty and money has been on in several of her starts. Can run top three here with a quicker beginning….. Unchanged Memory has been disappointing but getting fitter. One for longer odds
Selections: Caballe Beach (7), Boudica (3), Pembrook Tilly (2) Unchanged Memory (8)
Race 4
Le Pole Dancer quick beginner who will take some catching around the tight track. Has to be hard to beat….. Kerala Star racing into form and good draw here. Great chance in this field….. President Pat running ok races and tidy front row draw. One for longer odds….. Beeps racing well with not much luck. Can upset if he can clear traffic
Selections: Le Pole Dancer (7), Kerala Star (6), Beeps (10) President Pat (4)
Race 5
Dennis Denuto run down last start but racing well and should get a good run here. Looks the winner from the draw….. Morries Girl tidy trial on grass before last start failure. Trainer does well here so has to be included….. Owhatanight tidy third two starts ago and drawn to go forward early. Can upset at nice odds….. Jacinda Eyre good draw and top driver jumps on. Needed
Selections: Dennis Denuto (4), Owhatanight (5), Jacinda Eyre (1) Morries Girl (11)
Race 6
Kiwi X Factor conditions suit and he looks the leader in the race. Good winning claims from the nice draw.…. Tombelina tricky draw but plenty of ability and she nowmally steps well. One for the leading chances at good odds…… Maria Kirilenko no go last start but drawn for a run close to the speed. Can run top three with a safe beginning ..… Jeremy Wells disappointing last start but driver change helps. Can upset with a good run in transit
Selections: Kiwi X Factor (4), Tombelina (9), Jeremy Wells (11), Maria Kirilenko (1)
Race 7
Matthew Eyre goes well on the track and draw suits. One for longer odds…. Quarterback ok last start and drawn for a run close to the lead. Would be no surprise to see him in the money here ….. Rockntommy Rulz speedy when caught in the right mood and good fourth last start. Can go close here at nice odds…. Jenabella goes ok on grass and only needs manners to be hard to beat here. Has to be included
Selections: Jenabella (9), Quarterback (5), Rockntommy Rulz (6), Matthew Eyre (1)
Race 8
Malinka good run for fourth last start and better draw. Good winning chance here and hard to beat….. Swap Over running on last start and better placed here. Can upset at big odds….. Ultimate Rocker tricky draw but in top form. Needs luck will be hard to beat with a cart into the race….. Sonic Reign should get a good run on the fence. Could be the upsetter with one run at them
Selections: Malinka (4), Swap Over (7), Ultimate Rocker (9) Sonic Reign (10)
Race 9
Kruizr racing well and getting better. Will go forward and will be hard to beat.….. Johnny Eyre respect the stable on grass and he loves this track. Can run top three with one run at them late….. Fynn Frost has the ability to beat a field like this and good win last start. One of the leading chances in the race. ….. Belmont Major big run last start and should go close to winning this. Top selection
Selections: Belmont Major (6), Kruizr (7), Fynn Frost 9) Johnny Eyre (4)
Race 10
Terror Maria tidy winner last start but tricky draw. Good winning claims in this field ….. Ford Rule likely to get a soft run on the fence and drops in grade for this. Hard to beat if handy turning for home….. Bettor Grunter racing ok and will be improved. Can run top three with a swift beginning from the wide draw….. Canstar running into form and another dropping in grade. Terrible draw but has the speed to get into the finish
Selections: Terror Maria (9), Canstar (12), Bettor Grunter (8) Ford Rule (10)
Race 11
Bright Glow goes well on the track and gritty win last start. Can repeat ….. Littlebitoflove likely to get a soft run near the lead with manners. Hard to beat if he trots all the way….. Prince Teka racing ok of handicaps and will be improved. Can run top three at longer odds with a swift beginning….. Regal Appointment running into form and good third last start. Needs to step cleanly but can win
Selections: Bright Glow (13), Prince Teka (11), Regal Appointment (7) Littlebitoflove (6)
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